DriveCentric, a CRM and AI platform for dealerships, announced the appointment of experienced automotive SaaS leader Matt Leone as chief executive officer. This leadership appointment follows a record year of customer growth and marks a pivotal step in DriveCentric’s ongoing mission to transform automotive retail with cutting-edge customer engagement technology.

“I’ve been a long-time admirer of the pioneering innovations that have made DriveCentric the most advanced CRM in our industry,” said Leone. “The company is already on an incredible trajectory — rapidly growing, innovating, and setting a new standard for how dealers scale and operate — and I’m thrilled to help continue that momentum.”

Leone, an executive with more than 25 years of experience in software leadership, previously served as chief executive officer of automotiveMastermind. Under the expanded leadership team, co-founders David Fultz, John Kohlmeyer and Philip Fusz will continue to focus on DriveCentric’s expanding Augmented Intelligence products and strategic partnerships.

“Matt brings a unique combination of auto industry knowledge, SaaS operating expertise, and strategic product leadership to our business,” said David Fultz ”Our alignment around company culture, customer-centricity, and product vision enable me to concentrate my passion for the business on transformative AI initiatives that will shape the future of our industry.”